Local Gaming News

New Releases, LeetUps, networking, and more

"...No mass layoffs from local gaming studios! That's not really news, but it is..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News-Bites

With Austin Wintory, Replay Games, Gl33k, and other notable game folks

"...our print issue this week you’d think the Austin gaming scene is all Adam Saltsman all the time. Yes,..."

Dec. 13, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News

Do you want the bad news or the bad news first?

"...Lots of bad news in Austin's gaming world this week in the form..."

July 20, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News-Bites

Supporting the scene has never been so easy

"...The ethos behind "supporting the scene" goes beyond just local bands. There's a whole range of artistic endeavors that..."

June 29, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News-Bites

For those not following every game developer's Twitter feed

"...Gaming stuff is always happening in this happening town. I'm..."

April 27, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Crytek to Open Local Gaming Studio

Ex-Vigil general manager to take the reins

"...After an unpleasant week for the local gaming industry (e.g., Vigil's closure), this week is looking..."

Jan. 28, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Gaming News

Starring Captivate, Horizon, South by No Quarter, and more

"...Can't tell your local gaming news from gaming news birthed in other, less..."

May 31, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Video Game News

Composer vs. union, E3 madness, pigeon love, and more.

"...what Brooklynites must feel like during SXSW. Here’s the local gaming news; some of it is related to E3,..."

June 11, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

A Non-SXSW Gaming Blog

Where we catch up on some local news

"...festival craziness has caused me to neglect a few local video-game developments worthy of note...."

March 9, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Mobile Gaming Firm Zynga Acquired by Take-Two

Studio joins the GTA and NBA 2K family

"...Massive news for the local gaming developer scene, and mobile gaming..."

Jan. 10, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gaming Studio Junction Point Closes

Maker of 'Epic Mickey' shuts its doors

"...a rollercoaster of a week already for the Austin gaming scene. Following Vigil's closure last week and yesterday's announcement..."

Jan. 29, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Gaming's Big Boys Bully Austin

EA and SouthPeak sink their vampiritic teeth into Austin

"...undue parallel between the national economic crisis and the local gaming industry but haven't we learned anything about the..."

Oct. 15, 2008 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Video Game News Bites

ATX's first LGBT gaming con, SXSW announces Gaming Awards hosts, & more

"...isn't keeping you busy, there's all sorts of video-game-related news happening around town. Make sure you know what's up..."

Dec. 11, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Gaming Stuff Overheard Online

I've always wanted to have a gossip column, so …

"...Word on the virtual street is that gaming celebrity (one of a handful to makes that phrase..."

Dec. 15, 2011 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Inside Austin's Recent Gaming Shake-ups

Lots of layoffs, but a Nation of Indies rises from the ashes

"...elsewhere a mere five days later. But honestly, the gaming biz is a mysterious and beautiful creature that we..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

ATX Screen News: Animation, aGLIFF, and the Alamo Village

Incentives get funded, aGLIFF gets glam, and the oldest Alamo is reopening

"...Texas film, gaming, and TV incentives roll on. In the recent session,..."

July 30, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Small Screen, Big News

'Friday Night Lights,' Radiolab, and more

"...Streaming content, nonprofit news, and football stars are all a key part of..."

Dec. 10, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Game Over for Mac Gaming?

"...is coming from." These are the words of a local Mac salesman, a former Mac zealot, and a would-be..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Screens Feature by Brendan Sinclair

City of Austin Proclaims "Local Disaster," Cancels SXSW in Response to Coronavirus Fears

City officials emphasize preparedness, not panic

"...Judge Sarah Eckhardt jointly announced the declaration of a “local state of disaster” in the city and county, allowing..."

March 6, 2020 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

Local Video Game News

Esports news on the web, Barfcade comes to town, and more

"...terrible week for makers and lovers of video games. Locally, things were significantly brighter with new shows, contests, and..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Austin Film News: From A(nimation) to Z(ombies)

Production updates from around town and just beyond city limits

"...Industry Incentive Program (aka the state's film, TV, and gaming incentives) but raised the fund for the next two..."

June 21, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Alum News, Plus the Search for a One-Armed Lady

Margaret Brown wins a Peabody, and other news from the Austin film community

"...about legendary R&B singer Bill Withers, is getting a local screening plus tribute show at Momo’s outside deck at..."

March 31, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

ATX Film News: Zellweger, Linklater, Bujalski, Oh My!

Plus AFF gets an NEA grant and ... Cats 2?

"...Speaking of local filmmakers and animals, if you have a Disney+ subscription..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Game On Austin

Local video-game developers show their stuff. And beer!

"...the Chronicle and ScreenBurn at SXSW are hosting a gaming event (Thusday, Oct. 15) to bring developers and gamers..."

Oct. 8, 2009 Screens Post by James Renovitch

BioWare to Fight New Star Wars

Locally based Mass Effect creators one of three firms on new games

"...Looks like local gaming house BioWare won't be packing up their Lightsabers..."

May 6, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

RTX Orders a Stuber

Rooster Teeth snags special screening of the SXSW favorite

"...now that R stands for Rooster Teeth, as the local online content leviathan has added a special preview screening..."

May 23, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Take Three

Texas film incentives don't always carry sufficient funding

"...the tune of $22 million. That was the good news. The bad news was that the terms were tighter..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What to Expect From Game On Austin

A clickable guide to the participating studios and their games

"...to the Game On Austin event sponsored by SXSW Gaming and The Austin Chronicle, but need a bit more..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

The Game Is All

We catch up with some major players in Austin's gaming universe

"...you shouldn't be on a first-name basis with Austin's gaming-industry heavy-hitters.Movin' on Up..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Screens Feature by N. Evan Van Zelfden

Players' Guide

Wiley Wiggins wants to show you his Thunderbeam; indie game developer Adam Saltsman gets an unwelcome Taiwanese clone; and more

"...Kickstarter for Thunderbeam to put your money where your local-art-supporting mouth is...."

May 20, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

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